Description:
Position Information:Agency Level: County
County: Ionia
Agency: County Prosecutor's Office
Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Salary: $76,674.00 – $93,912.00 Yearly
Posting Date: 08/03/2026
Open Until Filled
Job Description:
Job Overview:
- Ionia County is conveniently located between Lansing and Grand Rapids with I-96 passing through the county.
- We are a smaller office serving a rural community with the unique situation of being home to three prison facilities.
- The APA will be exposed to all responsibilities and facets of a Prosecutor's Office: civil infractions, misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile delinquency, abuse neglect, and more.
- The APA will be responsible for but not limited to: reviewing warrant and petition requests, conducting plea negotiations for both juvenile and adult defendants, drafting and responding to motions/appeals, formal hearings, trials, and representing DHHS in Abuse/Neglect cases.
- Strong oral advocacy skills are required, as the APA will be expected to conduct various hearings, preliminary exams, bench and jury trials.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Member in good standing with the Michigan State Bar
Compensation Information:
Wage range of $76,674 to $93,912 dependent on applicant's relevant experience, with additional: on-call pay, available yearly step increases, and benefits.
